Are You Food Network Star Material?

Today I went to the auditions for the next Food Network star. I expected there to be a long line of crazy people camping out on the street like you see on T.V whenever there
are auditions. It was more laid back, people filling out forms comfortably on the couch,
chatting away and discussing how Seattle should be a more recognized food city.

What I learned today.

1. Nobody is overqualified. There were lots of famous Seattle chefs wooing the
Food Network staff.

2. Foodies want to be salt. A few people filled out the forms saying that if they had to be an ingredient it would be salt. No, I didn’t sneak a peek at people’s forms, nor did I watch the interviews. This was one of the topics of discussion outside.

3. Name dropping is O.K in the culinary world. I heard people recognizing each other and dropping names of every person that walked in. It was like restaurant trivia, that
guy teaches there and this guy owns this.

4. The location was perfect. At the Hotel Andra on 4th, lots of chefs dropped by during their work day. Oh and right across the way I got a great sandwich at the Dahlia Bakery. One of those every- bite- is perfect -sandwiches -where the whole world becomes a blur while you carelessly
stuff your face.

5. Life is full of opportunities. If you happened to miss this or just didn’t know about it,
you get a second chance. You can send an email to: nextfoodnetworkstar4@gmail.com
and they will invite you to an interview. Just do it. What do you have to lose?
Nervously Sweating will only burn calories. If you are reading this, chances are
you eat enough to compensate.